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RE: A good tire thread
> A good tire thread
No such thing! :W
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dedmiston
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05/22/13 04:44pm |
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RE: Bigger Freshwater Tank
Use a tote and dump it away from camp in the bushes.
That tote has saved me a couple of times.
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dedmiston
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05/22/13 02:03pm |
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RE: Fresh Water Holding Tank has a Leak
Depending on the location and shape of the hole, you might be able to fix it with Eternabond tape. I fixed a big hole on the top of my fresh water tank with Eternabond a few years ago. It has held pretty well.
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dedmiston
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05/07/13 01:36pm |
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RE: INterested in the Trinity Alps and Redwoods area , info
dedmiston-
sorry I checked this late - I dunno how to do that. I did track it with the trimble gps on my droid. The area is kinda pristine, not whooped out, few riders until you actually get to the monument. PM me, I may be able to better describe.
No worries. I was just curious.
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dedmiston
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05/06/13 08:45am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Toyhauler Power System Build
I thought I'd update this post as I've almost completed the power distribution system for the Hauler I'm building. I do have a few questions for those that have Magnum Inverters installed in their rigs.
What have you set your Low Battery Cut Out (LBCO) set at?
And what voltage do you recharde at?
I read where PianoTuna mentioned 12 volts but just wanted to check in with all you experts.
There's a lot more pics at this site, here's the link Page 17
http://www.southbayriders.com/forums/attachments/428084/ width=640
http://www.southbayriders.com/forums/attachments/428086/ width=640
http://www.southbayriders.com/forums/attachments/430121/ width=640
http://www.southbayriders.com/forums/attachments/430549/ width=640
My nipples just got erect.
What a system. I am so jealous!
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dedmiston
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04/26/13 09:20am |
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RE: fresh water tank won't fill completely
That one looks good.
I bought a mechanical one from a site called http://www.dripworks.com/ many years ago. It has a dial that I turn back to zero before I start to fill. It's been reliable for us. I also put a small filler snorkel on the end of it, with a shutoff valve. That makes it easy to pause every 20 gallons and let the air burp off. I also stop and listen to make sure both tanks are venting.
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dedmiston
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04/16/13 10:06am |
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RE: fresh water tank won't fill completely
I put a gauge and a shutoff valve on my hose when i fill. I stop and let it burp after every 20 gallons.
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dedmiston
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04/13/13 05:58pm |
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RE: In search of top 5 quality/durable toy haulers, 14+ Garage
Homework:
Warrior Manufacturing was started by the previous General Manager of Weekend Warrior.
http://www.gnccracing.com/2008/08/21/quick-fill-33-this-week-in-gncc
For Immediate Release:
An ex-Warrior General Manager has taken the opportunity to create a new business catering specifically to the brands customers who may be feeling a little left out in the cold after the company's demise.
Without wasting a second, Larry Broyles has conceived and opened "Warrior Lifestyles RV Store", a Weekend Warrior and Ragen certified parts and service center that will offer all current and obsolete RV parts, as well as on site, certified service out of their Perris, CA location. Warrior Lifestyles will also offer a new website; http://www.warriorlifestylesrvstore.com/, which will make the entire RV parts catalog available to everyone, everywhere.
The closing of Warrior Manufacturing has been a major shock to the RV community. However, Warrior Lifestyles aims to continue serving the thousands of valuable Weekend Warrior and Ragen customers out there who still want to keep their trailers looking great. Please check out http://www.warriorlifestylesrvstore.com/today for more information.
While it's true that ex-WW General Manager Larry Broyles and former WW owner Mark Warmoth aren't the same guys, it's fair to say that Broyles was very involved with WW and the quality of the products went down the tubes while he was GM.
I don't have any experience with the new Warrior Lifestyle products, but I have plenty of experience with the old Weekend Warrior products. You can't say there's no connection.
You decide.
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dedmiston
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04/11/13 10:15am |
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RE: In search of top 5 quality/durable toy haulers, 14+ Garage
Jeff - Please check your PMs.
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dedmiston
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04/11/13 08:52am |
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RE: In search of top 5 quality/durable toy haulers, 14+ Garage
I I thought I'd share this one because it has a 17ft. Garage: http://www.warriorlifestyles.com/luxuary_4005.html. I wish I could comment on the quality, but I don't own one and this is a new model. Maybe someone who has another warrior can chime in. Good luck :)
It's nothing but a Weekend Warrior with a new name. After WW left thousands of customers high and dry, I sure wouldn't want to make a gamble with his new nameplate.
Oh wow, it's the same company? Yeah, no bueno.
No it's not. Do your homework before you speak.
Do your homework , same owner !!!
Sorry, no bad manners from me.
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Hope that answers in a better way my previous very short post. I was not being rude. :)
-Jeff
Yeah you were. You lose your voice until you learn some manners.
Being right or wrong only counts for so much if you you behave like a jerk.
Now go sit in the corner and think about what you did. You can come out when you're ready to apologize and play nice.
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dedmiston
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04/10/13 10:06pm |
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RE: Solar panel install on Toy Hauler
Rick,
I'd like to know how your system is performing after a year. Anything you would do differently?
I have planned out my system and will be starting to order parts this week. I will be ordering 3 UPSolar 240 watt panels from solarblvd and going with the tristar MPPT-60 like you. At 75 cents a watt for the panels, the price is finally right for me to get this project started. I already have 6 6v batts and an inverter, so all that is left is the solar part of the triad left.
The only thing I can't seem to figure out since I will be using MPPT, is whether or not to run the panel wiring in series (which could give me up to 100VDC) or to run the three panel in parallel with 2 gauge wire from the combiner box to the controller, like you did. I haven't read anywhere where someone has experimented to see if higher voltages to an MPPT controller offset any resistance losses from running them in parallel.
I think I have decided to use 2AWG from the combiner box to the controller, and then experiment to see if the system is more efficient with the panels wired in series or in parallel. I like the idea of having a combiner box and 2 gauge wire strung down to the equipment bay. That will make any future changes or upgrades super easy.
BTW - Nice Zombie Thread. You just got under the wire by a couple of weeks. After that, you couldn't have replied to the thread.
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dedmiston
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04/10/13 05:36pm |
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RE: Free ice in the desert
I loved your ice setup. It's genius. I couldn't believe how quickly it cranked out the cubes.
That's a nice looking group of folks in line there too.
http://www.toyhauleradventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Xantrex-Buford-142.jpg width=800
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dedmiston
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04/10/13 09:57am |
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RE: In search of top 5 quality/durable toy haulers, 14+ Garage
No it's not. Do your homework before you speak.
Wow. Who needs manners, right?
Use your good manners before you speak.
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dedmiston
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04/10/13 09:52am |
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RE: Headed to Dove Springs tomorrow. Anyone else?
Just one night?
I don't think I could go back to roughing it. There's too much good stuff in the trailer. I think it's easier to pull the trailer with all the stuff than it is to move everything out and load the bikes into the truck.
Have fun. It should be nice out there this weekend. It might be a little warm, but not too bad.
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dedmiston
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04/04/13 07:02pm |
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RE: Onan/Cummins - HGJAB 5.5 Gas - Quits, wont stay running.
Update: Got the rig back after being at Cummins for 4 hours. Ended up being a failed fuel pump. It would get hot after running, and basically turn off. The PCM was still sending a signal to pump but it was not going anywhere.
My cost was $50 deductable, but the cost would have been $356 with parts and labor ($117/hr (2 hours), and $122 for pump and crimps)
Runs great, sounds better, starts immediately, never a hiccup when running, I let it run for about 2 hours with AC while I towed it back to storage, and was purring along when I got it there.
They also told me that my drive belt if ever needed had a lifetime warranty on parts and labor... not sure if that is specific to the 5.5's or not...
Glad to hear you had a happy ending. It sucks when your stuff is broke.
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dedmiston
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04/04/13 09:32am |
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RE: Weekend Warrior Super-lite ( Electrical problem )
Yeah, the old broken blob thing.
They don't make blobs like they used to.
Blob = bulb? Like a lightblob?
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dedmiston
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04/02/13 12:48pm |
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RE: Anybody rig up an outside projector and screen?
Not to be a killjoy, but putting up an outdoor screen and playing the sound loud enough to hear from the next site could be considered a "public performance". Imagine the chagrin of a campground owner when they get served by the owners of the copyrighted content shown on the screen. Watch any NFL telecast and there will be a warning about such showings requiring the express permission of the NFL. And yes, they DO bring legal actions.
One day early for April Fools Day. Have you ever seen a widescreen TV an external speakers on the side of a Class A? There's no difference.
This is absolutely fair use.
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dedmiston
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04/01/13 10:37am |
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RE: Anybody use one of these little solar chargers?
If spending money
I'm actually not spending money in this case. It's an eval unit from the manufacturer. Even though it's free, I'm not sure that it's worth it. I'll give it a try though.
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dedmiston
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04/01/13 05:32am |
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RE: What did you do to your Toy Hauler today???
I got it one of these!
Awesome. Enjoy it and be safe.
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dedmiston
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03/29/13 01:39pm |
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RE: Anybody use one of these little solar chargers?
Hahaha. I'll dig around and see if I can find a sleeve first.
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dedmiston
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03/29/13 01:38pm |
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